]]>Nothing can replace, classic grilled cheese and tomato soup but this combo that we developed to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month comes pretty close! Like tomato soup, butternut squash soup is creamy and rich. It’s also the perfect soup to dip a tasty, apple, onion, spinach, and Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich into. Consider this a fancied up version of your favorite comfort food.

Preparation
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. When the butter is bubbling, add the onions. Cook until the onions are completely translucent and are beginning to brown slightly. Remove from heat.

2. Spread the remaining butter on one side of both pieces of bread.

3. Place 1 slice of bread butter side down on a cutting board and then place the cheese on top of the bread. Layer the apple slices, cooked onions, and spinach on to the cheese and then top with the second piece of bread. By keeping the cheese as the first layer against the bread, you’ll be able to melt your cheese more evenly and quickly without letting the bread soak up too much moisture from the other ingredients.

4. Heat a panini press or griddle. Once hot, add your sandwich to the griddle and cook over medium heat until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. If you’re cooking in a frying pan, try covering your pan with a pot lid to help trap the heat and melt your cheese to ooey gooey perfection.

5. Serve with a hot bowl of butternut squash soup heated on the stove over medium heat for about 8 minutes, and enjoy!

]]>https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/spinach-apple-grilled-cheese-butternut-squash-soup/feed/0Tillamook Swiss and Pesto Lunch Sandwichhttps://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-swiss-and-pesto-lunch-sandwich/
https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-swiss-and-pesto-lunch-sandwich/#respondFri, 06 Sep 2013 16:34:29 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=13858Upgrade your lunch with this savory vegetarian sandwich! Pesto is one ingredient my kitchen is never without – I mean, it goes on just about everything! I’m not a big mayo or mustard fan, so I consider pesto my secret sandwich weapon of choice. This simple-to-make sandwich will satisfy your lunchtime hunger and totally beats […]

]]>Upgrade your lunch with this savory vegetarian sandwich! Pesto is one ingredient my kitchen is never without – I mean, it goes on just about everything! I’m not a big mayo or mustard fan, so I consider pesto my secret sandwich weapon of choice. This simple-to-make sandwich will satisfy your lunchtime hunger and totally beats out your average lunch.

Preparation
Lay your cheese on top of one of the bread slices, and then spread your pesto on top. The cheese will serve as a barrier between your bread and the pesto to keep the bread from getting soggy before lunchtime. Lay your tomato slices on next, and then a layer of spinach leaves (again, these will help keep your sandwich from getting soggy!). Put the other piece of bread on top, and wrap in plastic or place in Tupperware until lunch, then enjoy!

]]>I bring my lunch to work almost every day. As I easily tire of the same items in my lunchbox, I am always looking for inspiration and ways to try new items. Here’s a vegetarian sandwich that’s inspiring and delicious!

Preparation
Cut your hoagie roll almost all the way in half, but leave a small sliver of bread still attached at the edge so it mimics a clam shell. This will help when eating the sandwich so all the ingredients don’t get pushed out when you bite down! Cut the slice of Provolone and the slice of Swiss cheese in half and evenly layer the cheese on the hoagie. In this order, add the handful of spinach, tomato slices, avocado, and pickled peppers on top of the cheese. Dress the sandwich with Italian dressing until it has reached your preferred taste. If packing this for lunch, you may want to put the dressing on the side and incorporate into the sandwich right before eating. Enjoy!

]]>https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/avocado-cheese-sandwich/feed/0Spinach Artichoke & Cheddar Sandwichhttps://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/spinach-artichoke-cheddar-sandwich/
https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/spinach-artichoke-cheddar-sandwich/#respondFri, 06 Sep 2013 16:30:01 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=13830As the school year rolls closer it’s time to brush up on lunch making skills. Whether you have a whole family to feed or you’re just vouching for yourself, here’s a vegetarian sandwich recipe that will satisfy all taste buds. Spinach Artichoke & Cheddar Sandwich Yield One sandwich Ingredients 2 slices of high-quality bread (such […]

]]>As the school year rolls closer it’s time to brush up on lunch making skills. Whether you have a whole family to feed or you’re just vouching for yourself, here’s a vegetarian sandwich recipe that will satisfy all taste buds.

Preparation
Lay two slices of bread down on a board. Add the spinach artichoke dip to one slice of bread. Then add a handful of spinach on top of the artichoke dip so that it covers the entire width of the bread. Layer a slice of tomato on top of the spinach. Top the sandwich off with 2 slices of Medium Cheddar and the other slice of bread. Whala!

*Oregon shaped cutting board by our friends A.Heirloom! See the rest of their designs here.

]]>https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/spinach-artichoke-cheddar-sandwich/feed/0Garlic White Cheddar and Swiss Spinach Mushroom Crepeshttps://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/garlic-white-cheddar-and-swiss-spinach-mushroom-crepes/
https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/garlic-white-cheddar-and-swiss-spinach-mushroom-crepes/#respondFri, 21 Jun 2013 16:30:41 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=13401One of my favorite things to cook for my friends is crepes. They look and sound fancy, but they’re actually quite easy to make. Whether sweet or savory, crepes are a delicious way to use the fruits and vegetables you have around the kitchen. In this recipe, I used Tillamook Garlic White Cheddar, fresh spinach, […]

]]>One of my favorite things to cook for my friends is crepes. They look and sound fancy, but they’re actually quite easy to make. Whether sweet or savory, crepes are a delicious way to use the fruits and vegetables you have around the kitchen. In this recipe, I used Tillamook Garlic White Cheddar, fresh spinach, and mushrooms for a very flavorful crepe. If you can’t find Tillamook Garlic White Cheddar close to home, I suggest using Tillamook Swiss – but any Tillamook flavor is sure to make for a tasty crepe.

PreparationCombine all ingredients in a blender or mix with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Set aside in fridge for at least one hour, and overnight if possible (the batter will keep for 48 hours) – by letting the batter cool, your crepes will be less likely to tear.

Take out the batter and beat for one minute until thoroughly combined again. Heat a flat skillet or flattop griddle on medium heat and lightly coat with butter. Pour ⅓ cup of batter onto the surface and using either a crepe spreader, or the base of your measuring cup, spread the batter out into a large disk. Cook for 30 seconds, then flip.

Layer slices or shreds of cheese in a line in the center of the crepe. Add spinach and mushrooms. After 30 seconds, fold the sides of the crepe in using a flat spatula (see photo). Serve warm and enjoy!

Take a look at the Where to Buy Tool to see if you can find Tillamook Garlic Cheddar or Tillamook Swiss close to home and give this recipe a try! What ingredients will you add to your crepe!?

]]>https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/garlic-white-cheddar-and-swiss-spinach-mushroom-crepes/feed/0Test Kitchen: Best Cheese for Quichehttps://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/test-kitchen-best-cheese-for-quiche/
https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/test-kitchen-best-cheese-for-quiche/#respondThu, 25 Apr 2013 16:30:49 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=12833The beauty of quiche is that you can make almost any flavor. Do you like bacon? Add it. Do you like spinach? Great, add that too. Once you know what ingredients you’re using, the only real question is, what cheese are you going to pile into your delicious quiche? In an experiment to find out […]

]]>The beauty of quiche is that you can make almost any flavor. Do you like bacon? Add it. Do you like spinach? Great, add that too. Once you know what ingredients you’re using, the only real question is, what cheese are you going to pile into your delicious quiche?

Placing two quiche on everyone’s plate, my friends were asked to pick their favorite. That’s when disaster struck. No one was willing to pick a favorite. It turns out both Swiss and Sharp Cheddar are excellent in quiche. I walked away from this experience learning that whatever Tillamook Cheese is in your fridge, it can be used in a quiche. My next experiment will be with bacon and Tillamook Smoked Medium Cheddar. I have a filling it will be a hit.

PreparationLet the puff pastry defrost and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thinly chop both the onion and the leek then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a sauté pan and cook the onion and leek over medium low heat until translucent (5-10 minutes). Let the ingredients cool.

While the onions and leeks are cooking, combine eggs, cream, Tillamook Cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. After, stir in the cooked leeks and onions and set aside.

Carefully remove one sheet of puff pastry and place on a cutting board. Cover the puff pastry with melted butter using a brush and add another puff pastry onto of the butter. Repeat until you have 4 layers covered with butter.

Cut the puff pastry into squares slightly larger than your circular tins. We used mini muffin tins with a 2 inch diameter and cut our pastry squares to 2¾ inches. You want your puff pastry to be able to line the wall of your tin.

Fill your pastry cups about ⅔ of the way to the top and place in the oven for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!

]]>https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/test-kitchen-best-cheese-for-quiche/feed/0Tillamook Spinach Artichoke Diphttps://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-spinach-artichoke-dip/
https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-spinach-artichoke-dip/#commentsTue, 09 Oct 2012 16:15:50 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=10854When it comes to cooking it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, making the same few things for dinner or having the same breakfast cereal for weeks. Every time it’s my turn to bring an appetizer, I seem to come up with the same three or four ideas. I was invited to a birthday […]

]]>When it comes to cooking it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, making the same few things for dinner or having the same breakfast cereal for weeks. Every time it’s my turn to bring an appetizer, I seem to come up with the same three or four ideas. I was invited to a birthday party recently and sure enough, I was assigned to bring the appetizer. Over the phone, I mentioned that I was going to try my best to come up with something new and creative. My friend got quiet and then said, “But I asked you to bring the appetizer because we all love your spinach dip.” Well, what’s a girl to do but bring a spinach artichoke dip.

My recipe has been adopted from The Pioneer Woman. My ingredient list is slightly different but the cooking instructions are the same. It turns out, even “The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip Ever” can still be made better with Tillamook!

]]>https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/tillamook-spinach-artichoke-dip/feed/2November Recipepalooza: Aimee’s Amazing Spinach Diphttps://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/aimees-amazing-spinach-dip/
https://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/aimees-amazing-spinach-dip/#respondTue, 15 Nov 2011 17:00:49 +0000http://www.tillamook.com/community/blog/?p=4779First of all, I didn’t name this. It was bestowed upon me by my siblings! I am the cook in the family, and like to try new recipes and ingredients, but, I cannot show up to a family gathering without this spinach dip, and often have to whip up a second batch to get us […]

]]>First of all, I didn’t name this. It was bestowed upon me by my siblings! I am the cook in the family, and like to try new recipes and ingredients, but, I cannot show up to a family gathering without this spinach dip, and often have to whip up a second batch to get us through a weekend together! Enjoy!